Two programs, MOTIF and PATTERN, that scan sequences for matches to user-defined motifs and patterns of motifs based on identity and set membership are described. The programs use a simple and logical notation to define motifs, and may be used either interactively or by using command line parameters (suitable for batch processing). The two programs… (More)

The nature of the experimental error in the initial velocities of an enzyme-catalysed reaction is required if meaningful least-squares regression is to be applied. When a rate equation more complex that that of Michaelis and Menten is to be solved least-squares techniques are the method of choice and so determination of the error structure becomes… (More)